JOURNAL ARTICLE

Wrongful Conviction as Racialized Cumulative Disadvantage.

  • Published In: British Journal of Criminology, 2023, v. 63, n. 3. P. 537 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Umamaheswar, Janani 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines wrongful conviction as an experience of racialized cumulative disadvantage, focusing on the prison and pre-prison lives of 15 exonerated men in the United States. It highlights how Black and Hispanic men disproportionately endure compounded socioeconomic, psychological, and emotional harms stemming from early life adversities, systemic racism, and the criminal legal system, which are further exacerbated by their wrongful imprisonment. The study reveals stark contrasts between the experiences of men of color and White men, particularly regarding community support and the racialized nature of prison culture. The findings underscore the need for restorative justice programs tailored to support exonerees of color and call for critical institutional reforms to address racial disparities in wrongful convictions.

Additional Information

  • Source:British Journal of Criminology. 2023/05, Vol. 63, Issue 3, p537
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0007-0955
  • DOI:10.1093/bjc/azac061
  • Accession Number:163564815
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